Failure of the planning agency to report on the matters referred to in RCW 36.70.690 within forty days after the reference, or such longer period as may be designated by the board, department or official making the reference, shall be deemed to be approval of such matter.

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Terms Used In Washington Code 36.70.700

  • Board: means the board of county commissioners. See Washington Code 36.70.020
  • Department: means a planning department organized and functioning as any other department in any county. See Washington Code 36.70.020
  • Planning agency: means (a) a planning commission, together with its staff members, employees and consultants, or (b) a department organized and functioning as any other department in any county government together with its planning commission. See Washington Code 36.70.020